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United States of America v. Teldon Kills Small
Date: 09-16-2026
Case Number: 5:25-cr-50198
Judge: Camdela C. Theeler
Court: United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Pennington County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Megan Poppen
Defendant's Attorney: John RuscH
Description:
Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the defedant charged with second degree murder in violatoin of 15 U.S.C. 1115.
On the evening of November 29, 2025, Teldon Kills Smal and others were consuming alcohol to excess. The male victim told Kills Small and others with Kills Small that they needed to leave. Kills Small discharged nine rounds from his firearm, striking the male victim seven times in the chest and torso, as well as a juvenile female victim who was nearby. This all occurred on the male victim’s mother’s exterior porch. The victim died on scene and the female sustained bodily injury to her arm. The defendant fled the residence and was later apprehended in Rapid City.
On the evening of November 29, 2025, Teldon Kills Smal and others were consuming alcohol to excess. The male victim told Kills Small and others with Kills Small that they needed to leave. Kills Small discharged nine rounds from his firearm, striking the male victim seven times in the chest and torso, as well as a juvenile female victim who was nearby. This all occurred on the male victim’s mother’s exterior porch. The victim died on scene and the female sustained bodily injury to her arm. The defendant fled the residence and was later apprehended in Rapid City.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 240 months custody, 5 years supervised release and $100 VAF..
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Teldon Kills Small?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 240 months custody, 5 years supervised release and $100 VAF..
Which court heard United States of America v. Teldon Kills Small?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Pennington County), SD. The presiding judge was Camdela C. Theeler.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Teldon Kills Small?
Plaintiff's attorney: Megan Poppen. Defendant's attorney: John RuscH.
When was United States of America v. Teldon Kills Small decided?
This case was decided on September 16, 2026.